Michelle James

Miranda James is an Associate Professor of German and Russian at Brigham Young University (BYU), affiliated with the College of Humanities. Her work focuses on 19th- and 20th-century German literature, women’s studies, and digital humanities. She leads projects like the Sophie Digital Library, emphasizing mentored undergraduate research in early women’s writings. Her research often explores themes of cultural memory, colonial narratives, and underrepresented voices in literature and art.

Key research initiatives include the annotated works of Elisa von der Recke and studies on Vienna’s cultural history. She co-edited *Sophie Discovers Amerika: German-Speaking Women Write the New World* (2014), highlighting transatlantic women’s perspectives. Recent work (2019-2022) delves into topics like Olga Wisinger-Florian’s art rediscovery and collaborative digital humanities projects.

Her podcast appearances, such as on *Thinking Aloud* (August 2010), discuss the value of humanities education and cultural preservation. She actively contributes to academic discussions on missionary writings, feminist literary criticism, and interdisciplinary methodologies.

Professional contributions include mentoring initiatives and curating digital resources for underrepresented texts. Her work bridges historical scholarship with modern digital platforms, fostering accessibility to marginalized voices in German and Russian literary traditions.